‘It is my time to step up’

COLERAINE goalkeeper Martin Gallagher admits he is hoping to make the most of his opportunity between the sticks as he deputises for the injured Gareth Deane…

Gallagher admits it is ‘never easy’ coming to Milltown but spoke of the importance of getting all three points at the business end of the season.

The shot stopper joked that he made Kealan Dillon’s opener look better as the midfielder expertly found the top corner but was more delighted to see Stephen O’Donnell pop up with a brace at the other end.

The ex-Institute man will be given a chance between the sticks for the foreseeable future due to the injury to Gareth Deane and Gallagher spoke of his devastation at the news but is determined to make an impression during his time in nets.

Coleraine now face Glentoran in a double-header next week and Gallagher knows it will be two mouth watering clashes against Mick McDermott’s men.